I hear you on Murphy’s Law—if you don’t have a backup, that’s exactly when you’ll need it. I’ve seen enough basements to know there’s no one-size-fits...

I hear you on the “feel” of the tape—sometimes it’s like Goldilocks, not too tight, not too loose. I’ve found that with older shower arms, if the thre...

One thing I’d add—don’t forget about backflow valves on your main sewer line. I’ve seen folks lose everything to sewage backup, not just floodwater. I...

That filter really is the hidden culprit most of the time. People forget it’s even there until you pull it out and realize it’s basically a science ex...

Funny, I actually had a client call me out for a sink being like half an inch off-center once. Most folks never notice unless it’s way off or causing ...

Tried the fiberglass mesh trick a couple times, especially on older porcelain sinks where I just couldn’t justify a full replacement yet. It does help...